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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-23
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. Joseph Battell returned Tuesday
from an extended trip through the South.
Principal George f. Wales of the Bris-
toll graded school is in town for the va
cation.
Prof. Patton of the college has gone to
Boston. where his parents reside, to
spend the holidays.
Mr.. NJ. \. Munroe has been confined to
the house all the week by illness, but was
better at last accounts.
Mr.. Chas. Y. Powers of Bennington
has been in town this week on a visit to
his parents and friends here.
DR.. B. F. Sutton of this place has been
made one of the board of visitors of the
Mary Fletcher hospital at Burlington.
Prof. C. B. Wright and family left
here on the morning train Saturday for
their home in Akron, o., where they will
remain through the vacation.
Miss Fannie f. Knapp, daughter of
Judge Knapp and member of the soph-
omore class at Wellesley, is spending
the holiday vacation at home.
Hon. John w. Stewart, who came up
from Boston Wednesday, returned last
night to that city, where Mrs. Stewart
has been staying for several weeks and
still is.
Col. Thad NJ. Chapman and family
went to New York on Tuesday evening.
They will remain there till after the hol-
idays, but have not yet decided where
they will go for the winter.
Miss Bessie Brainerd and Miss Jessie
Stewart are spending the holiday vaca-
ton at home. The former is attending
Abbott academy, Andover, Mass, and
the latter Miss Burnham's school at
Northampton.
We are glad to be able to state on the
authority of Congressman Stewart that
the reports lately sent out from Washing
ton, to the effect that Senator Morrill, is
in failing health, are entirely unfounded.
Mr.. Stewart says Mr.. Morrill, has not
been so well and strong for years as he
is this winter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-23

feet on the mountains and less than
foot out toward the lake. Squalls on
Wednesday and yesterday added two in
ches or more TO the amount on the
ground. Trade has been brisk all the
week. the making of purchases for the |
holidays having been postponed by our
friends in the surrounding towns till they |
could get here comfortably. The signal
service yesterday reported cold wave
coming, insurng sleighing for Christmas.
The fall term of the graded school
closed on Friday of last week with exer-
cses at the hall in the evening. The
elaborate programme printed in our last
issue was carried out in full, the hall was
crowded with parents and friends of the
pupils and the whole affair proved
eminently satisfactory to all concerned.
Notably good was the musical part of the
entertainment, rendered by the players
called in to assist the school, namely,
Mrs. Miner, Miss Bond Miss Chapman,
Miss Drake and Mr.. II. p. Robinson.
The scholars acquitted themselves credit
ably, of course, in all their performances.
The winter term of the school will open
on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
a barn on the farm near Piper's cross
ing, in the south part of the town, owned
by Mr.. Albert n. Fisher, was burned on
Tuesday evening, with contents, consist
ing of IS tons of hay and few farming
tools. The barn destroyed is one of three
located in close proximity, but the others
were saved by the eXertions of John FIRE.
dette, who lives on the place, assisted by
the neighbors. The insurance, in the
Vermont Mutual, through Eldredge &
SHADES agency, covers the loss on the hay
and tools and there is $500 in the same
company on the barn. which cost be-
tween 5000 and 500. The barn was 80
by "a feet in size and had not been built
long. Mr.. Fisher cannot account forNhe
origin Of the fire. "
Letters-patent No. 374, SS7 have beeh
granted to Thomas Buckley of this place
for improvements on railroad bridges
Z The devices are applicable to both deck
and common truss bridges, and are de.
signed to strengthen these structures and
to prevent accidents from fires and de-
railments. In the first place there are
underneath the bridge flooring, three OF
. more wire cables secured to the abut
r ments and running through eye-bolts il
the piers. The bridge is planked botl
longitudinally and crosswise, and at thu
= outer sides on the deck thus formed ar,
heavy timbers four or five inches highe
: than the the tops of the rails and capped
with metallic straps. Then on the decl
are laid twenty-four 7 rails of the ordi
nary pattern, forming twelve tracks o
f the standard guage. The ends of tn
q rails are fastened to the abutments an,
each of the lines of rails is cable il
a itself. 1t will be seen that the improve
n ments are of a kind that would proven
= such disaster as that at Hartford las
winter, and, besides, if the woodwork o
the structure were burned there woul,
still be an iron bridge that would carry
= train. The improvements can easily b
= applied to the bridges now in use at com
Il paratively small expense. Mr.. Buckle
has already had several offers for tn
d patent, though it was granted only fey
Il days ago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-23
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

Trains pass Middlebury station at the hours
given below:
GOING NoRTH-Express, As a. M; local ex-
press, 9:4O a. M. mall rs p. M; express,
Sis p. m.
GOING SoUTH-Mail, $40 n. M; passenger,
80 p. M; mixed, sIl p. M; express 9'S2
p. m.
MAILS CLOsE-North, 2 80 and 80 p. M;
South, 8 90 a. m, and 80 p. m.
See Central Vt. timetable, elsewhere.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-23
COUNTY NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Small of Starks-
boro' have lately celebrated their golden
wedding.
There are prospects for large amount
of building at Bristol next season. The
timber and other materials are already
being collected.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-23

We would call the attention of our patrons
to the advertisement of Harvey Cos, 800
Washington street, Boston, California excur-
sions and would advise all persons who are
contemplating trip to any point west of the
Missouri river to consult with them before
purchasing tickets elsewhere.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-23
METHODIST.
ROMAN CATHOLIC.
REV. HENRY LANE, PASTOR

REV. HENRY LANE, PASTOR.
This is the order of services in the X. Z.
church commencing with Trinity Sunday,
June B:
Mass at 10 80 q. m. After Trinity, mass at al
ternate Sundays at 8 and 10 30 q. IN. Bene
diction and prayers every sunday ut 80 p
m Regular time tor catechisn, Bop. IN.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-23
Social Ntdtters.
| Wind. |
Date.
! a. m. Noon. 6 p. m.
THE CHURCHES.

THE CHURCHES.
ST. STEPHENS.
REV. ALvA f. CARPENTER, RECTOR.
Fail, 1887.
sundavs-Services, 10 As q. M; 100 p. m.
Sunday school, $50 q. M
Fridays-Evening Prayer, 100 p. M
Holy Days, Holy Communion. 7 ;Oo a. M
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-23
CONGREGATIONAL.

REV. o. IL. WHITE, d. D., PASTOR.
Sunday services, 10 40 a. M; Jul p III
Sabbath school, IL 200 IN.
Thursday, conference meeting, 100 p. M
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-23
BAPTIST,

REV. A. DEF. PALMER PASTOR.
Sunday Services, 10 40 a. M; oo p M
Sunday school, IL OO M
Prayer-meeting, Thursday, IOop ' III
Seats free.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1887-02-26
Harry s death ana uurlal.

Harry s death ana purlai.
was firmly convinced that Miss Harp
leigh's departure and Mr. Herrick s indis-
position were connected with Harry's
death.
But did not attempt to establish my
suspicion. should have felt guilty in
doing SO contrary to Harry's wishes.
A few months later happened to pick
up the card case, which had lain in a
drawer in my desk. A small picture fell
out Of it. It had evidently been slipped
in behind the lining and had escaped my
notice. saw at glance that it was a
tiny photograph of Helen Harpleigh. AS
looked at it an idea struck me. / COW
cred the face with my hand, and then !
saw clearly that the hair was the same as
that on the crushed medallion. John
Nitchie in New York News.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12

important cNcretory organ, and the hnir
stands on end and has lost It's luster and
smoothncss. Now Is the time when judi
cious feeding will avert more serious trou-
hle hereafter. Warm bran mashcs, lin
seed oil meal added To the food, n quart
daily, and scaldci oats given warm, Will
soon remedy this congestion OF the skin
and restore the general health, Dry feed
ing provokcs indigestion, and indigestion
encourages the increase Of intestinal
worms. These pests will quickly sue
cumh Ia daily doses of an ounce Of salts
aud dram of powdered sulphate Of iron.
The salt Is n great aid Ia digestion, and
the iron strengthens and puriiles the blood
and destroys the internal parasites.
Much trouble occurs just now from
wounds Of the coronet caused by the sharp
calks needed because Of icy roads. IL Is
not unusual for these wounds to give rise
TO Inflammation which spreads tn the
homes and causes ringbones, Hence calk
wounds should not be neglected. Apply
some active lniment 10 them as soon a.
possible, and keep the horse up, II the
wound is serious, until IL IL healed.
Thorough carding and brushing are now
indispensable. a sort OF perfunctory
cleansing Of the skin may be passed over
at other times, but now the skin should
he thoroughly clcansed and freed from all
obstacles 10 the change which occurs AT
this period The hair falls of and the
coat il renewed, A clean skin ana the
hcalthfu excitement Of friction with u
hard brush or card will greatly aid this
seasonable change.
Brood mares should now be carefully
treated. Bran is healthful food for
them, and the foal will be benefited by
IL. The mare should not be tied in close
stall, but given plenty Of room in loose
one, where She can move about freely.
Exercise Is Indispensable for the welfare
of the mare and the colt. Oats Will bc
better for her than corn, and II oats can
not I've conveniently procured, as IN the
southern states, the corn should be re-
duced To onc-half the regular quantity
and wheat bran given To make up the
allowance.
Colt, should he allowed n gradual adj
dition To their grain food. If no hay but
clover can he given them il will he better
10 add some straw to il. Feeding clover
hay 10 horses or colts is apt to cause irri-
tation of the skin and produce surtcit,
which may cause eruptiOns or induce the
animals To rub the skin raw. Orchard
grass hay is excellent feed for the horses,
and comes next after fully matured
timothy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12

The "safety line" for the temperature
Of the cellar or other receptacle i'll which
bees are wintered is between 30 and Az
deRs. II the bees are noisy the Their
mometer will show that the temperature
is too high Bringing in cold air by the
yentilators will usually have quoting
effect. Bees wintered outside need occa-
sional looking to, especially just after
fall of snow, to see that the entrances to
the hives are not closed. Whether bee
keeping is profitable or not will depend,
other things being equal, upon marketing
the honey. II will be well to visit the
markets and consult with the dealers. The
size Of the packages Of comb honey affects
its sale, some markets preferring the half
pound section to larger size. lie is wise
who conforms TO the preferences, or even
whims, Of those who buy his products.
Make section boxes and have sufficient
number on hand to meet the demands OF
n busy season. NeatncsS OF workmanship
and scrupulous cleanliness are To he OBJ
serye1. With other farm products the
home market is Of no little Importance,
and it may be worth while to build up
one for honey. AGriculturist'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12

Cream scaldcd too high is melted into
oil. Oil does not come to butter in the
Churn.
In New England and the middle states
prices of home grown corn are even lower
than year ago, the decline ranging from
two to five cents per bushel, owing ia low
rates of transportation. The southern
states show quite marked appreciation
in the value per bushel the advance being
especially notable in those states devoted
largely to cotton.
Professor Cook, of Lansing, Mich, has
killed cabbage worms with'a mixture or
one pound of buhach with 200 gallons OF
water.
One thing appears to have been very
clearly demonstrated-viZ., that larger
quantity of potatoes, as well as potatoes
Of better quality, can be grown with
chemical fertilizers than with manure.
Making the plum orchard q poultry run
will greatly diminish the number of in
sects which prey upon the trees.
Mr. Albaugh. of Miami county, O., says
that a grower there sowed oats among his
grapes every spring to prevent rot, and
considered il Il success Mr. Miller, or
Ohio, sowed copperas-about one pound
To a square rod-in his vineyard early in
the summer and again later. No rot has
appeared since this treatment.
Raising draught horses pays. The
Iowa Homestead goes so far as to affirm
that no department Of the farm pays bet
Ter. II SAYS: "A good 2-year-old FLY,
by good native mare, will sell at
twelve and a half cents per pound. A
good gelding > years old will sell for as
much. VIII anything else pay better'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12
rlOw Points.

Farmers generally agree that sandy or
dry soils require HAT blowing, which tends
to consolidate the land, while on low or
strong soils they prefer to leave the iurrow
on edge.
Much is written and said every year
against the breaking up Of ground that is
too wet, The other extreme is seldom
mentioned; and yet it has been demon
strated, especially ON heavy dry land, that
running the pillow through ground too dry
is almost as pernicious in its effects as Is
blowing it when too wet. Sufficient moist
urc is required to cause the burrows TO
fall loosely from the pillow, with no appear
ance of packing and no Jumps.
The points of merit in blowing are; J.
A straight furrow of uniform width ana
depth ?. A clean cut slice j. a well
laid furrow slice, having regard to com.
pactncss aud form 4. Complete burial
Of the grass or stubble turned in. D. a
uniformly plowed ridge 9. A finish show
ing an open furrow with clean, narrow
bottom, the last furrow being equal IN
width and height with the Others.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12
A FEliNE'S SAD END.


4 certain business firm. say the Mont
real Witness, had an ancient and honorable
cat which wis for wears tho ornament OF
their stores. She was vain 10 fault. aud
one sad day she sat down on the bench of
one Of the shocmakcrs, upstairs, with
whom she was on terms of easy familiar
ty. She did not observe that her bushy
tail was resting on lump OF shoemakcr's
wax. When the eat arose she discovered
chat hor beautiful tail was so
weighted She was so mortified that
she at at once sat down and tried
to look unconccrncd. Then she attempted
TO remove the object with hen teeth. Az IA
result her teeth were glued to her tail.
She lost her temper and yhirled around
and around with howl OF rage, In her
wild flight she dislocatcd the second joint
of her caudal appcndagc Her bowsprt
and spanker boom were finally olsen
tangled, but she was dishcvcled wreck.
There was shocmakcr's wax in her
disloCdted tail and in her glorious whlsk
ers. She caught one glimpse of herself in
the glass. and then went and stood up IN
the corner-shc did not dare to sit down
and walled d.smally. Wounded vanity
and loss Of confidence IN her nearest
friend. the shoemaker, who had been the
innocent cause Of her discontinue, did its
deadly work, and thls she met her sad
end-waNcd end. She was stuffed, and
to-day all that remains of her rests on the
railing over the book keepers desk The
taxidcrmist did his work well, but there
is rcproachiul glare in her glass eyes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12
Horses and Colts.

February is the most vigorous month OF
the year for stock. The hardships OF
winter are concentrated in this month.
Animals which have been pinched and
wasted by the cold have now become
weakened by want and exposure ana great
care is required to restore them to good
condition. Professor Sanborn, who is
both practical and trustworthy, gives
some very sensible advice on the care OF
stock during the present month i'll Rurai
New Yorker We give in brief, for the
benefit Of our readers, the professor S
remarks on horses:
Horses at this season feel the effects OF
dry feeding, and the skin shows indica-
tons Of disorder Pimplcs and b!otches
disclose the urheelthy state Of this most
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12
RHYMES OF We oLDEN TIME


Fry, Try, ickcry, ON,
Phliisy, phollisy, Nicholas John,
eNuever quaver, English knavor
Strlngulum, strangulum, strover luck
a, nolish little Jingle, know;
n rinples along the tide nj the years,
md sitting tonight IN the firehghts glow
Hbrings 10 my heart the smiles and the trarS
smiles for the dear ones courageous ana brave.
who carved out their lives with triumph ana
skill
and tears for those In the low, messy graves,
IN the city OF silence upon the hill
n swings back ami forth with musical chime
Like the low notes ~ an od'fnshiono' tunn'
flnnsing sweet thoughts OF rye dear olden
time"
Ss fresh as the brcczcs OF early June.
= ran sec them out In the schoolyard grncn-
TIE rolliclSing, frolicking girls AMI boys
watching the umpire with dgnihed men,
Hushing a moment their riot ana noise,
Backward aud forward In slow, measured TIME
We anxously watched for the turn OF lucN'
f.ackless the chap NJ the end Of the line
ON whom fell the ">rangulum, stroycr buck
'fhcre was one stout lad with soft haxen half
He was never marked for beauty know
-ce him now In the old casy'chair.
Crowned with stray locks that are whitcned
with snow
and wha, are we now hut children grown tai',
watching each day for the slow strokes oil
luck
-hc hand OF Dame Fortune rises and thlls.
As she marks the losers with "strover bhrN'
~ Is only a jinglc--n foolish rhyme
But IL leads Us back through the frost ana
snow,
go sN,. glad sweet DAYS ~ yc oldcu time,
when our lives were smooth rs the 0rooa'I
nov
ana 50 "cry, Try, iclcry on
Nycll sing II again with Nicholas J"hh
T'rtiI school Is dismissed and IN" shadows Ia'L
su1 We furu Ia the home awaiting ~ all
H.. L Ih..,. Ia MN nm .NtIt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12

"For manure spreaders," says J. j. ".
Gregory, Marblehead, Mass, who has had
large experience with farm implements,
"the Kemp is great help to commercial
farming. believe it will pay for itself II
used on twelve acres of ground yearly.
Three men will put on sixty loads day
bv its use. would advise to put board
behind the driver as u protection from
stones which may be in the manure and
are often thrown over the front OF the
machine. The price is quite reasonable
and will pay large return on the money
invested"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12
THE wHEELBARROw LADDER.

Our cut represents an exceedingly con
vcnient device in way of ladders, so il can
be wheeled about from tree to tree easily
and quickly by one person. The ONO
Farmer tells how to make 1t: Get two
handcart wheels, or any light, stout
wheels. The dimensions of the device
may vary to suit circumstances. If the
trees are tall the ladder may hc longer
and stand straightcr, etc. Care must he
taken to secure foot Of ladder by weights,
to oyerbalance the weight ut top. The
board at top of ladder is to set the basket
on
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12

II will be seen that the horses are fed
from the hall and that they enter from
the same and no locks are needed on the
doors. The front door up stairs and the
back hall door at the steps, also the doors
TO the cowshed, can be secured from the
inside. The only lock needed is on the
front door.
II is suggested that the lower story of
this barn be planked and stripped up and
down, and the upper story weather
boarded.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12
FARM AND GARDEN.
4 STRONG, SAFE LADDER EASILY
HANDLED BY ONE PERSON.

Treatment Of Eees In th. spring-'r"o-
teal suggrstions About fl""i"s-H
Convenient aud Economical Harm SUIT
able for 10th Horses aud cattle
The plan shown In the accompanying
illustrations Is vouchcd for 10y "A deorSia
correspondent in Southern Cultivator as
proyiding "a convenient and economical
barn for both horses and cattle ~ Is
built on the old cotton gin house pan,
twcnty-cight feet wide, thirty-ciSht long
and fourteen feet high 10 the plates for
the benefit Of northern readers we VIII
explain what IL meant by the OLD sin
house plan; The stills separating the TWO
stories are heavy timbers framed into
heavy posts fourteen feet long at letter ;,
Fig. ?. This will prevent the structure
from spreading, rs there are no loists on
the plates 10 hold IL together, Inc heces-
sary frame work in the lower story can oe
mnde Of very light material after using
the heavy timbers spoken Of above
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12

A North Carolina farmer has silo
built on top of the ground Of heavy plank.
II has double walls, four inches apart,
filled with earth to exclude the air. The
ensilage Is covered with boards, and the
boards covered with earth, an ordinary
roof keeping off the rain. 1t is 13xl6 feet,
and cost only 800.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12
The Work of a Duck.

An English agricultural paper tells of q
duck whose egg-laying record is as fol-
lows In 1873 she laid I'll; in 1879, iis; in
1850. l45; in 1881, l55; IN 1882, 81; in lsS'
81; total. ;6a She has now ceased laying
aud il resting on her laurelA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12

Farmers who are not already provided
with strong step ladders will do well to
provide themselves with one or more he
fore the busy season begins. Where there
is a work shop and chest of good tools
ladders rs well IA numerous other farm
convenicnces may be made at triiiinG
expense.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-12

In the diagram FIG. ! Is shown the
front view II also shows the division INTO
nm upper and lower story. The forage Is an
kept in the upper story,which can he dl'id-
ell into rs many compartments rs desired.
II ia entered in the front rs in Fig. |; also
from within by stairway tscc Fig, y. The
lower story is feet high, and Is divided,
as per Fig. 9, as follows; l. :, y, 4, are
stables for horses-sac < by 10; q
represents hall 8 feet wide; b is harness
room by 10; is a loorcd porch or
footway 3 feet wide, and elevated feet,
from which the cattle can be fed without
going down among them; &c is COW
shed Q by 2S; is room u by for hold
ing grain, cotton seed, etc, FOR the cattle;
is a cow stable 3 by II; h il a wagon
shelter 3 by 20; O is the stairway 3 feet
wide; the doors are all indicated by letter
d, the feed troughs by X; the two dotted
lines running across the stables on the left
and across the hall indicate continuation
Of the sills as shown on the right.
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w. BREWER, Attorney and Couns,
IL. Inv. and Notary Public. Rooms 3 3 q III,
Houee Block. Ottawa, III.
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~ GRIGGS, Attorney and Counselor &c
~. Office In Lynoh's block, Main street. ottaw'
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rV G. TRENARY, Attorney at Law.
J.. with L. W. Brewer, Koonss, 3 d 10, Opera
Block, Ottawa, III. !
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ana 50 "cry, Try, iclcry, on
EVcll sing II again with Nicholas John'
T'rtil school is dismissed ana IN" shH"n"N '''A
ana We turn Ia the home awaiting ~ an.
- UJyy Rs,ys ~ GhiclgD NfTs.
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mr.. r.. w. WEBS, (Deutcher I,octor,
~ Physician and Surgeon 70 the 81: Louis +
Hospital. Office over Stiefels Clothing Stofe, GO,
Main and La sale streets. Residence on soutf
AZ Mrs Rens's
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IL NJ. BASCOM, NJ. D.,
Office Hours, 2to /. Office and Residence
Always In office during office hours. T, o, BIZ